★ FAQ's ★
What is Year of the Gay?
We are an independent, queer owned and run clothing brand dedicated to celebrating and advocating for LGBTQIA+ history, culture and community. More about us here <3
📍 Based in Meanjin
★ ORDER PICKUP & STOCKISTS ★
Hey! I'm local - can I pick up my order?
Absolutely! BEFORE you place your order, please DM or email us with your preferred pickup date/time and your full name (so we know which order is yours when it comes through). We will then respond with a special one-time code to wipe the postage fee at checkout! Only once the order comes through we will disclose the pickup location & your order will be ready for you to collect at your preferred date/time.
I'd love to try on before I buy, do you have any stockists?
Girrrrrl, I get it but not yet!! We are looking to have our gay little brand stocked in retail spaces very soon but in the meantime you can find the product measurements in the item descriptions so you can find the right fit for you prior to purchasing!!
If you're a stockist & looking for a small brand to support, we'd love to hear from you <3 Our best contact is yearofthegay@gmail.com
★ SHIPPING & RETURNS ★
How long will it take for my order to arrive?
We have a very small team (1-2 people) but we strive to ensure all orders are packed and shipped within 1 week of purchase.
For orders within Australia it can take anywhere between 2 days to 2 weeks for your order to arrive - depending on if you've ordered Express or Standard postage.
For international orders please allow AT LEAST 3 to 6 weeks.
All shipping is tracked.
→ International orders may be subject to a customs or an import duty fee, these fees usually arise upon the arrival of your order in your country or state. These charges vary greatly depending on the country you are ordering from and cannot be predicted. Please contact your local customs office for further information. If for any reason a shipment is returned to us due to the purchaser refusing to pay such fees. We reserve the right to deduct the original and/or the return shipping fee from the full refund when your return is processed.
If I don't like my items, can I return them?
Please refer to our returns policy for further information regarding returns, exchanges & refund eligibility.
If ordering from this website you automatically agree to the above terms and conditions.
★ PRODUCT CARE ★
What is my product made of?
All Year of the Gay garments are screen printed on Cotton or Polyester blends - unless the item description says otherwise
How do I take care of my products?
To keep your item in the best condition possible on laundry day - turn the garment inside out, wash your colours separately and machine-wash on a COLD cycle (you really shouldn't be washing anything on hot). Dry in shade to avoid fading but if you MUST tumble dry, do so on a cool setting.
Extra care should be taken when washing garments with high-contrast pigments like red, green, black and navy as they can be prone to colour bleeding.
The Fabric Store has an amazing Fabric Care Guide to follow if you're ever unsure about how to best take care of your clothes. Save it to your Bookmarks/Home Screen to refer too and ensure you get the most out of your clothes!!
★ PRODUCT RESTOCK ★
A product I wanted is sold out, when will they be restocked?
We receive this question in our DM's at least 3 times a week, which is FAB because we want to know what you loved or are holding out for!! To ensure we aren't contributing to the excessive amounts of garment waste, Year of the Gay operates on a limited-edition product drop basis, it is rare that we restock the same design once it is sold out UNLESS we know that enough of you want to wear it. So keep the DM's coming & keep an eye on our socials for future product drops & launches !!